Burj Attari
Town in Ferozewala, Pakistan
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Burj Attari is a town located in the Sheikhupura District of Punjab, Pakistan. Situated 14 km from Lahore and 12 km from Shahdara, it was established in 1200 AD. The town holds historical significance as the spiritual leader of the Sikhs, Baba Guru Nanak, is known to have traveled along the Noorewala road from Burj Attari.
Burj Attari
Burj Attari برج اٹاری | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Burj Attari | |
| Coordinates: 31°34′26″N 74°11′44″E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Tehsil | Ferozewala |
| District | Sheikhupura District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Union Council 32 |
| • Chairman | Malik Naveed Mehmood Chohan Chairman (PML N) |
| Elevation | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Time zone | +05 GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | +04 GMT |
| Postal code | 039461 |
| Area code | 0562 |
The region is renowned for its agricultural output, with farmers specializing in a wide variety of crops. Among the most popular fruits cultivated are guavas, lychees, and strawberries, which flourish in the area's fertile soil. Additionally, local farmers grow a range of vegetables, including potatoes, cauliflower, brinjal, and pumpkins, along with numerous other crops. The cultivation of essential grains such as rice and wheat further enhances the area's reputation as an agricultural hub.
Burj Attari is also known for its educated and accomplished residents. Notable figures from the village include Ch. Allah Bakhsh (Arrayin Saghi)(marhoom), Ch. Feroz-ul-Din (marhoom)(ex-member dist. board Skp.) son of Ch. Allah Bakhsh (marhoom), Ch. Barkat Ali Dohta (marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari, ex_chairman Markaz Council Sharaqpur Sharif) son of Ch. Muhammad Ismail Dohta (marhoom), Shafqat Mehmood Chohan, the President of the Bar Council, and Mian Muhammad Din, a retired official from the Railways Department who attained a 19th-grade rank, Muhammad Hussain Manj, Member of Village Council, Muhammad Yousaf Manj, 17th-grade officer at Lahore Secretariat. Many residents of the village have made significant contributions to various sectors of government service, holding prominent positions in the Army, Navy, Police, and other government departments, with several serving at high ranks.
The village is characterized by its diversity, home to people from various castes, including Arain, Chohan, Bhatti, Jutt, Malik, Mughal, Rehmani,Manj and others.
Historical figures
The history of Burj-Attari is filled with tales of people who had a great influence and effect in their times and are still recalled to this day. Worth mentioning are people like Syed Manver Shah (marhoom), Ch. Allah Bakhsh (Arrayin Saghi)(marhoom), Malik Maula Baksh Chohan (marhoom), Malik Shah Muhammad Chohan (marhoom) Zail Dar, Ch. Feroz-ul-Din (marhoom)(ex-member dist. board Skp.) son of Ch. Allah Bakhsh (marhoom), Munshi Abdul Ghani (marhoom) Zail Dar, Malik Zakir Khan Chohan (marhoom), Ch. Muhammad Ismail Dohta (marhoom), Malik Muhammad Afzal Chohan (marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari), Malik Mehmood Ahmed Khan Chohan (marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari), Ch. Barkat Ali Dohta (marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari, ex_chairman Markaz Council Sharaqpur Sharif) son of Ch. Muhammad Ismail Dohta (marhoom), Ch. Riaz Ahmed Sapal (marhoom)(ex-chairman UC Burj Attari), Baba Nazeer Ahmed (marhoom)(ex-member UC Burj Attari), Ch. Jalil Ahmed adv.(marhoom) grandson of Ch. Allah Bakhsh (Arrayin Saghi)(marhoom), Al-Haaj Malik Muhammad Younus (marhoom) qoum Malik (ex-counselor UC Burj Attari, ex-naib nazim UC Burj Attari) Ch Asgir Ali Dhota (ex-chairman U.C Burj Attari). Mr. Channan Din (Khokhar) (Marhoom) Brave&Honest Man "Alif Khan""(Mahroom)""(ex Head Master Govt.high School Burj Attari)
Noorewala Road, a 6 km long sub-road, leads to the small village of Noor-e-wala and Khanpur Canal (Bann). It further goes to the villages of Bansi-Nagar and Battiyanwala (located on the Lahore-Shekhupura road) making a total length of 13.2 km. Burj road connects the village of Burj with the M-2 motorway. Noorewala Road also leads to Nankana Sahib and Sheikhupura.
